An empty oil products tanker halted near the Strait of Hormuz as renewed regional hostilities and maritime security threats sharply reduced tanker traffic through the vital oil shipping corridor.

One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.

Oil tanker Kavomaleas halts in Hormuz amid rising tensions after Iran targets vessels, prompting safety concerns for shipping routes.